''I've always had a soft spot in my heart for those kids who go through trouble and are in foster homes," said Gretna artist Terrance Osborne.

It may be closer to homecoming than prom, but Boys Town Louisiana is giving grownups a chance to relive their high school years at its second annual Retro ReProm fundraiser. And up for prom king is Gretna artist Terrance Osborne.

STAFF PHOTO BY SUSAN POAG New Orleans artist Terrance Osborne readies his booth shortly before the opening of the 2009 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival presented by Shell Sunday, April 26, 2009 in New Orleans. Osborne is up for prom king at the Boys Town Louisiana Re-Prom fundraiser.

Osborne, who has donated artwork many times for auctions supporting Boys Town, was nominated for the honor. "My wife is adopted, she and her sister. I've always had a soft spot in my heart for those kids who go through trouble and are in foster homes."

Participating in the Boys Town event "is a no-brainer for me. I never tell them no."

Osborne was not homecoming king at his alma mater, Sarah Reed High School. "I was the furthest from that. I was a geeky kid. I was popular, but only because of my artwork.''

The Gretna resident also attended NOCCA and graduated from Xavier University. He has a long line of credits, including the 2012 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival poster, one of their top sellers, he said. He's also done posters for Harrah's Casino, Nike, the New Orleans Hornets, St. Augustine High School, Jesuit High School and Dominican High School, and Congo Square Jazzfest posters. Right now, he's working on the 2013 Zulu poster.

His works are available online at galleryosborne.com and at 40 shops in the area.

The Boys Town event will be Nov. 16 from 8 p.m. until midnight at Gallier Hall in New Orleans. The prom benefits Boys Town, which helps Louisiana's at-risk children and families.

Ten community leaders and local celebrities have been nominated to vie for king and queen. Each dollar donated will be counted as one vote for the court nominee of choice. The candidates who receive the greatest number of donations will be crowned as king and queen.